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From: Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen)
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Subject: Re: EMS AND ALS AND ASL
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Date: 4 Feb 91 21:47:26 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Hi,

It is nothing more than my insignificant personal opinion, but I
think suggestions or implications that "No sign is better than a
little sign" is a little bit like saying that "No speech is better
than a little speech",  "No sight is better than a little sight" or
"No communication is better than a little communication."

To me, it smacks "just that little bit" of Elitism. In other words,
if you can't be as proficient and fast in the language as I, then
don't you use it!

Fran, it is very appaarent that many many people are appreciative
of your contributions and endeavor to support communication and
make ASL more readily available to all those with an interest.

One hearing impaired person will tell you, "No, don't do it", the
other will tell you, "Yes, do it."  My unsolicited advice would be
to tell you to do what is in "your" heart! If anyone is offended
because you attempt to further bridge the communications gap
between the hearing impaired and hearing, then certainly, it is a
problem of their own making, not yours!

Keepin' the faith!           (Back with a bang!)

.                          Vixen

---"Next stop, Armeggedon?"

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